Resort Comparison

Jiminy Peak vs Timberline Lodge

The Verdict

Jiminy Peak leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Jiminy Peak

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Timberline Lodge

272.8" average season

Best Terrain

Timberline Lodge

3,690' of vertical

Best Value

Jiminy Peak

$89 day pass

Easiest Access

Jiminy Peak

0.8h from ALB

Best Village Vibe

Timberline Lodge

Charming, walkable village

Jiminy Peak

Massachusetts, USA

$$Independent

Timberline Lodge

Oregon, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.0

—

Walkability

7.5

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,150'

3,690'

—

Skiable Area

167 ac

1,415 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

24%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ALB

PDX

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.3h

—

Road Ease

8.0

6.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$89

$99

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Jiminy Peak

Massachusetts, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,150'

Skiable Area167 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails45

Getting There

AirportALB

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$89

Cost TierModerate

Timberline Lodge

Oregon, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical3,690'

Skiable Area1,415 ac

Green Runs24%

Trails41

Getting There

AirportPDX

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jiminy Peak

57.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.2" total

89%

Timberline Lodge

272.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

281.8" total

103%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

273"136"0"

Jiminy Peak

Timberline Lodge

Key Insights

Timberline Lodge excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Jiminy Peak's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Jiminy Peak's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Timberline Lodge's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Timberline Lodge offers more terrain variety (1,415 acres vs 167 acres)
Jiminy Peak's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Timberline Lodge starts at age 4
Timberline Lodge has greater vertical drop (3,690' vs 1,150'), offering longer runs
Jiminy Peak has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Timberline Lodge skews more advanced (42% black and double black)

Best For

Jiminy Peak

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Timberline Lodge

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,415 acres)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Resort Comparison

Jiminy Peak vs Timberline Lodge

The Verdict

Jiminy Peak leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Jiminy Peak

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Timberline Lodge

272.8" average season

Best Terrain

Timberline Lodge

3,690' of vertical

Best Value

Jiminy Peak

$89 day pass

Easiest Access

Jiminy Peak

0.8h from ALB

Best Village Vibe

Timberline Lodge

Charming, walkable village

Jiminy Peak

Massachusetts, USA

$$Independent

Timberline Lodge

Oregon, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.0

—

Walkability

7.5

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,150'

3,690'

—

Skiable Area

167 ac

1,415 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

24%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ALB

PDX

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.3h

—

Road Ease

8.0

6.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$89

$99

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Jiminy Peak

Massachusetts, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,150'

Skiable Area167 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails45

Getting There

AirportALB

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$89

Cost TierModerate

Timberline Lodge

Oregon, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical3,690'

Skiable Area1,415 ac

Green Runs24%

Trails41

Getting There

AirportPDX

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jiminy Peak

57.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.2" total

89%

Timberline Lodge

272.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

281.8" total

103%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

273"136"0"

Jiminy Peak

Timberline Lodge

Key Insights

Timberline Lodge excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Jiminy Peak's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Jiminy Peak's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Timberline Lodge's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Timberline Lodge offers more terrain variety (1,415 acres vs 167 acres)
Jiminy Peak's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Timberline Lodge starts at age 4
Timberline Lodge has greater vertical drop (3,690' vs 1,150'), offering longer runs
Jiminy Peak has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Timberline Lodge skews more advanced (42% black and double black)